SAGINAW, MI — County Prosecutor Michael D. Thomas has released a statement regarding his loss in Tuesday's primary election to fellow Democrat John McColgan Jr., stating he will “faithfully” serve the remainder of his term.

McColgan, who has served as the city of Saginaw's prosecutor for almost the entire 23 years Thomas has served as the county's prosecutor, beat Thomas by more than 900 votes — 7,988 to 7,047, or 53.07 percent to 46.82 percent.

“It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Saginaw County for the last 23 years as your elected Saginaw County prosecuting attorney,” Thomas stated. “The Democratic primary voters have spoken and elected John McColgan to be the Democratic nominee for Saginaw prosecutor in this fall's general election.”

The 52-year-old McColgan moves on to the November general election, where he will face Republican Matthew Frey, who ran unopposed in the primary. McColgan has yet to return messages from The Saginaw News seeking comment.

Thomas declined comment regarding McColgan's recent aggressive advertising against the incumbent, instead focusing on his last four months in office and those he has worked with and served.

“I will continue to faithfully discharge the duties of the office of the Saginaw County prosecuting attorney until voters have elected my successor,” he stated. “Our excellent staff will also continue to represent the citizens of Saginaw County and the victims of crime to the best of their ability.

“Thanks to all those in law enforcement who share our commitment and responsibility to seek justice in Saginaw County,” he continued. “Thanks also to the thousands of Saginaw citizens who daily do their best to make this a better community.”